This presentation discusses issues that must be resolved when making clinical decisions about ICD therapy.

Educational Objectives The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to-

Discuss the risk/benefit ratio with ICD therapy.

Effectively select patients for device-based VT therapy.

Target Audience The intended audience for this continuing medical education activity includes cardiac electrophysiologists, cardiologists with an interest in electrophysiology, and internists with an interest in cardiology.

Method of Instruction / Participation This online enduring material comprises slide sets with text and audio derived from a live cardiology grand rounds presentation with post activity assessment and evaluation.

Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Texas Heart Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Estimated Study TimeThe estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials and completion of the course assessment is 45 minutes.

Repurposing StatementIf you previously completed and received credit for the live CME-sponsored grand rounds entitled, Top 10 Unresolved Questions in ICD Therapy, on January 16, 2009, please note that you will not receive credit for completing this activity. Participants who take part in an identical activity, even in order to validate learning or to clarify specific topics, cannot claim, nor will the Texas Heart Institute award, duplicate credit for the activity.

Term of Approval February 9, 2009 through February 9, 2012. Continuation of CME credit from February 9, 2012 depends on a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.

Disclosure of Relationships It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.

Faculty DisclosureIn accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships, either with one or more of the manufacturers of commercial products discussed, or with one or more of the corporate organizations offering educational grants for the live continuing medical education activity.

This online enduring material comprises one presentation. By clicking on the course materials link, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the presentation, you must complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit for this activity.

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